Wilderness/Random camping skills at Picklejar Lakes - Saturday, Sep 21, 2024

The Basics:
Event Type: Course 
Event Location: Picklejar Lakes 
Event Starts:   Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 08:15 AM (Carpool Departure: 08:15 AM @ TBD)  
Event Ends:   Sunday, Sep 22, 2024 04:30 PM  
Registration Cut Off:   Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 12:00 AM  
Difficulty Rating:   D2 - See Conversion Chart  
Trip Coordinator(s):    

Participant Info:
Who's Invited:   Members Only  
Attendee Screening:   Attendees are Pre-Screened
Maximum Group Size: 6
Minimum Group Size: 4
Number Registered So Far:   3 (View sign-ups, waiting list)
Are Dogs Permitted:   No

Itinerary:

Have you wanted to go backpacking without the hassle of reservations and enjoy stunning campsites away from the crowds?

This wilderness backpacking course with ACMG Hiking Guide Bob Olinger will teach the relevant skills for random and wilderness camping in the Canadian Rockies. The course will be held on one midweek evening, followed by two days and one night at Picklejar Lakes during larch season.

The date and venue of the evening portion will be discussed with the group.

Bob has an amazing wealth of backpacking experience and will share tips on food storage in bear country, making latrines, how to make no trace campfires, options for water purification and much more.



Required Items to Bring:

Basic backpacking equipment.

Bob will send a detailed list prior to the course.


How to Get There:
Carpool Departure Time:   08:15 AM
Carpool Location:   TBD

Notes:

The price is $265 for members or $175 for active trip leaders.

There are 2 places available with the trip leader discount. Trip leaders must have led 3 trips or have run a camp in the 12 months prior to booking the course. Please let the organizer know that you are a trip leader when booking the course so that you can be sent the correct invoice.

Thank you to Alisen Dopf for the photograph of the third Picklejar Lake.




Cancellation Policy
If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.

Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.

A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.

The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.

Registration for this event closed on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 12:00 AM.